Sao Paulo (GRU) to Recife (REC) flights
3 airlines fly nonstop from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Recife (REC): Azul, Gol and LATAM Airlines. The two airports are 1,305 miles (2,100 km) apart. There are also 23 ways to fly it with one stop, through Salvador, Maceio and Aracaju and more.
Airlines flying nonstop from GRU to REC
- AzulNot in an alliance · bookable with 3 programsWho books it
- GolNot in an alliance · bookable with 4 programsWho books it
- LATAM AirlinesNot in an alliance · bookable with 3 programsWho books it
Book GRU to REC with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks Azul, Gol
- Emirates SkywardsBooks Azul, Gol
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks Gol
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks LATAM Airlines
- Azul FidelidadeBooks Azul
- Delta SkyMilesBooks LATAM Airlines
- GOL SmilesBooks Gol
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks LATAM Airlines
GRU to REC with one stop
23 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Salvador (SSA)Gol the whole way
- Via Maceio (MCZ)Gol and LATAM Airlines, then Azul
- Via Aracaju (AJU)Gol and LATAM Airlines, then Azul
- Via Belo Horizonte (CNF)Azul the whole way
- Via Rio De Janeiro (GIG)Gol the whole way
- Via Vitoria (VIX)Gol and LATAM Airlines, then Azul
- Via Ribeirao Preto (RAO)LATAM Airlines and Gol, then Azul
- Via Joao Pessoa (JPA)Gol and LATAM Airlines, then Azul
- Via Petrolina (PNZ)LATAM Airlines the whole way
- Via Uberlandia (UDI)Gol and LATAM Airlines, then Azul
- Via Juazeiro Do Norte (JDO)Gol and LATAM Airlines, then Azul
- Via Brasilia (BSB)Gol and LATAM Airlines the whole way
- Via Sao Jose Do Rio Preto (SJP)LATAM Airlines, then Azul
- Via Natal (NAT)Gol and LATAM Airlines, then Azul
- Via Goiania (GYN)Gol and LATAM Airlines, then Azul
GRU to REC: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from GRU to REC?
Azul, Gol and LATAM Airlines fly nonstop from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Recife (REC).
How far is Sao Paulo from Recife by plane?
Sao Paulo (GRU) and Recife (REC) are 1,305 miles (2,100 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book GRU to REC award flights?
8 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Emirates Skywards, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Azul Fidelidade, Delta SkyMiles, GOL Smiles and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
How many miles does GRU to REC cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for GRU to REC with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Sao Paulo and Recife?
The most direct connections are through Salvador (SSA), Maceio (MCZ), Aracaju (AJU), Belo Horizonte (CNF) and Rio De Janeiro (GIG). On 9 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Gol through Salvador.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.